"Lebanese Chicken with 7-spice, caramelized onions, almonds and roasted lemon. A simple flavorful Lebanese-inspired dinner, with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. Grill or roast!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs chicken, skin on, bone-in thighs or legs (see notes, for boneless, skinless options )
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt (use 1 teaspoon salt per pound of chicken plus an extra 1/2 teaspoon for the onions)
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1-2 teaspoons cracked pepper
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2 tablespoons Lebanese 7-spice ( see below)
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1 extra-large red onion, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
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4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
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1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped (totally optional)
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1 lemon, sliced thinly
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1/4 cup Marcona almonds, or slivered almonds or pinenuts
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parsley for garnish
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon allspice
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon cardamom